ByteDance Accelerates Doubao AI Updates Amid Ongoing Privacy Questions

ByteDance’s Doubao AI phone continues to attract strong interest despite being released in limited numbers. Built in partnership with ZTE under its Nubia brand, the handset has remained in high demand since its debut in early December. Interest has been strong enough that

Xiaomi Unveils a New Open Source AI Model Aimed at Global Competitors

Xiaomi has taken a significant step into the global artificial intelligence race by launching a new open source model known as MiMo V2 Flash. The Chinese smartphone and electric vehicle company says the model is designed to stand alongside some of the most

Xpeng and Li Auto Win Approval to Test Hands Off Driving Technologies

Regulatory Support for Advanced Driving Systems China has granted fresh regulatory approvals to two of its leading electric vehicle makers, Xpeng and Li Auto, allowing them to test level three autonomous driving technologies in selected urban areas. The move signals continued government backing

ByteDance Emerges as China’s Biggest Tech Recruiter Amid AI Hiring Boom

ByteDance has emerged as the most aggressive recruiter in China’s technology sector this year, reflecting a broader surge in demand for artificial intelligence talent across the mainland. According to a new report from Maimai, China’s largest professional social networking platform, AI related job

Ant Group Expands Its AI Health Push With Major AQ App Upgrade

Chinese fintech heavyweight Ant Group is accelerating its expansion into healthcare with a significant upgrade to its artificial intelligence powered health app AQ. The move reflects growing confidence within the company that digital health services can become a core growth engine alongside its

MetaX Set for Shanghai Debut as AI Chip Stocks Capture Investor Attention

Chinese artificial intelligence chip designer MetaX Integrated Circuits is preparing to begin trading in Shanghai, entering the public market at a time of intense investor enthusiasm for domestic semiconductor companies. According to a regulatory filing released late Monday, MetaX will make its debut

Biren Technology Cleared for Hong Kong Listing as China’s AI Chip Sector Gains Momentum

Biren Technology has received approval from Chinese regulators to proceed with its initial public offering in Hong Kong, marking a significant development for China’s fast growing artificial intelligence semiconductor industry. The green light was disclosed in a filing released by the China Securities

Pony.ai reshapes robotaxi expansion with asset light approach

Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai is adjusting its growth strategy by moving toward an asset light model for its robotaxi business. The Guangzhou based company believes this shift, combined with newer generations of lower cost driverless vehicles, will help it scale more efficiently

Unitree introduces a new way to interact with humanoid robots

Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics has revealed early details of what it describes as the world’s first humanoid robot app store, a platform that would allow users to control and interact with robots directly through their smartphones. The announcement highlights Unitree’s ambition to

China Closes AI Gap With US Three Years After ChatGPT Triggered Tech Scramble

When OpenAI released ChatGPT on November 30 three years ago, the impact rippled far beyond the United States. In China, the launch triggered what many insiders describe as a moment of shock across the technology sector. The sudden visibility of powerful generative artificial